As a friend reminded me this day, Thanksgiving is an American Holiday and Tradition that the rest of the world does not celebrate. Personally speaking, they are missing out.Were there no God, we would be in this glorious world with grateful hearts: and no one to thank.Thank you God.
Emmy Award Winning Television host and interviewer Dick Cavett once said, It is a rare person who wants to hear what he doesn't want to hear.We grow a little each time we step outside out comfort zone. Friends shared with me this weekend, "we must give a little to live alot." In reflection, it means to open myself to know and understand who I really am.
It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable.Think first. Choose wisely. Act deliberately.
Happiness lies not in the mere possession of money. It lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.I take great pride in effort, striving towards the finish line. Sometimes that line is nearer and other times so distant its not even visible, but I take personal worth knowing that I have given my all and will reach whatever finish line is deserved.
When science discovers the center of the universe, a lot of people will be disappointed to find they are not it.We are put to this earth to play a role and live with purpose. Our role and purpose are according to His will. We just have the choice of whether and how closely we listen.
The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be.As a child we attempt to become what we pretend and are not afraid to try. How did I let 'me' get in the way? How do I become what I pretend?
It's important that people should know what you stand for. It's equally important that they know what you won't stand for.It's okay to draw a firm line on what is acceptable and not. Only then will we know where we stand, and the type of person I am.
